Female Further – Details, episodes & analysis

Aimee chats with Leila Green, founder of the 'F**k Mum Guilt' movement, to talk about the real and often overwhelming pressures that working mums face - both from society and their own inner expectations to be perfect.

 Leila opens up about her own journey, from raising triplets to confronting deep-seated childhood struggles, which ultimately led her to create a space where mums can release the weight of guilt and focus on nurturing themselves.

Aimee and Leila also share compassionate advice for working mums who feel stretched too thin, offering gentle reminders to take small breaks, focus on what truly matters, and extend the same kindness to themselves that they give to everyone else.

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Aimee Bateman dives into the ins and outs of how to ask for a pay raise in a way that feels comfortable and confident.

She breaks down the key steps—from setting the stage before making your request, to handling the conversation smoothly, and dealing with any potential pushback. Aimee really highlights the value of being well-prepared, doing your research, and building a ‘brag file’ full of your accomplishments to back up your case. She also shares advice on when to ask, how to craft a persuasive story, and why it’s so important to understand things from your company’s point of view.

Aimee’s goal is to help you approach the conversation in a way that’s positive and works for both you and your employer. With her wealth of experience in recruitment and career coaching, she offers practical tips and insights that can make a real difference.

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Aimee Bateman welcomes Jo Wright, a leadership expert and bestselling author, for an inspiring conversation on conquering self-doubt and embracing personal growth.

Jo opens up about her transformative journey over the past seven to eight years, revealing how she uncovered deep-rooted self-doubt and limiting beliefs during her coaching qualification.

She shares how learning to take control of her inner critic completely shifted her path and offers practical, actionable steps—like changing your self-talk and building a circle of supportive people—to help you do the same.

Jo introduces powerful tools like mantras, self-coaching questions for career success, emphasising the value of a growth mindset and the ongoing pursuit of learning.

Her insights are a powerful reminder that you have the strength to believe in yourself, silence self-doubt, and chase your goals with boldness and joy.

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Aimee Bateman dives into the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to shape a successful and fulfilling career.

She draws inspiration from Jim Rohn’s well-known saying, "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with," and introduces her concept of the ‘tribe triangle.’

This framework includes peers who walk the same professional path as you, mentors who provide invaluable guidance, and mentees who benefit from your knowledge.

Aimee highlights how intentional and strategic relationships are key to unlocking your full potential and shares actionable advice on how to build and nurture these connections to truly transform your career. 

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Aimee Bateman shares the deeply personal 'why' behind her 23-year career, shaped by the challenges she faced growing up in foster care.

She opens up about the pain of feeling invisible and undervalued in her early years, and how those experiences ignited her passion to help others uncover their purpose and reach their true potential.

Aimee reflects on her rise in the recruitment industry, the creation of her successful Careercake YouTube channel and e-learning platform, and her unwavering mission to make sure people feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

Her story is one of remarkable resilience, empathy, and a powerful sense of purpose—one that challenges listeners to recognise their own worth, embrace their potential, and show up fully in every aspect of their lives.

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Aimee Bateman sits down with Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja, founder of Mind Ninja, to dive into the world of self-care.

Mahrukh opens up about her personal journey through difficult times and the tools that helped her, such as therapy, mindfulness, and creative activities.

They chat about innovative ideas like 'temptation bundling' to balance chores and guilty pleasures and share actionable tips for busy professionals to weave mindfulness and resilience into their everyday routines.

This episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice for enhancing your well-being amidst a hectic life.

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Aimee Bateman, award-winning career coach and former startup founder, dives into how you can conquer imposter syndrome and fear to thrive in your career.

She shares powerful insights on how shifting your focus to the positives can transform your mindset, and explains how our brain’s reticular activating system influences what we see. Amy offers practical strategies to beat procrastination and emphasises the importance of visualising success.

Aimee also encourages you to ask yourself the right questions to fully embrace those bold career goals. This episode will motivate you to take action, reminding you that by pushing past fear, you can not only benefit yourself but also uplift your colleagues and drive positive change in your life.

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Empowerment Life Coach Raquel Braganza dives into emotional independence, gratitude, and finding joy. She explains how celebrating small wins over failures helps, and redefines work-life balance as focusing on what matters most in the moment. Raquel shares practical tips for adding joy to everyday life, like creating a "joy menu," and inspires busy professionals to make choices that bring fulfilment.

Follow her on Instagram for more life coaching insights @raquelbraganza_lifecoach

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Aimee Bateman offers a warm and insightful discussion on the challenges of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, helping to untangle the subtle differences between the two. Drawing from her own experiences, Aimee provides relatable examples and practical advice to guide listeners through these feelings. She emphasises the importance of recognising and naming these emotions as the first step to moving past them.

With helpful tips like keeping a 'brag file' of positive feedback, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and speaking your truth to align your actions with your genuine goals, Aimee gives listeners tools to feel more empowered. The episode presents a flexible, 'pick and mix' approach to help you overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, offering encouragement and support so you can confidently move forward in both your personal and professional life.

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